On call with Biden, Netanyahu thanked US president, Trump for their efforts to free hostages — PM’s office

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

During their call moments ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu updated US President Joe Biden on the mandate he had given to Israel’s negotiating team that he dispatched to Doha last night, the premier’s office says.

Netanyahu also expressed his appreciation to Biden and to US President-elect Donald Trump for their efforts to secure the release of the hostages, the Israeli readout says.

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